Chapter 281: Preparation Work

I said: "Shi Yong, we can only gamble. From Sister He's gaze I can see she's willing to help us. If we're mistaken, then there's nothing I can do."

There's a saying: whoever bets must accept the loss.

If Sister He wants to harm us, let her do so.

Shi Yong, you've always liked Li Kui, haven't you, loving to read Water Margin,

Then you can be Li Kui for a change, wielding two axes and slaughtering around in the villa.

How about that?"

After Shi Yong heard me finish speaking,

He was very excited,

"Brother, my favorite line in Water Margin is that the urge to kill arises suddenly.

"Alright, Sister He really screwed us over,

I too will suddenly get the urge to kill in the villa.

Let's see who dares to stop me."

At that moment, Director Shangguan came up in the car,

He asked me: "That Sister He has already left, Jianqiang, how is it, did she agree?"

I said: "She agreed. Let's go back and prepare."

Director Shangguan said: "Let's go, back to discuss the details further."

We were just about to drive off when Lao Wai hobbled over toward us,

"Hey, wait for me, you've used me up, right? Is there any more later?"

I told Shi Yong: "Open the door, let Lao Wai get in the car."

"Lao Wai, there's none of that stuff left, what's the point of letting him get in the car? Give him two bucks and let him go." Shi Yong said.

"Now is a critical time; if Lao Wai can't keep his mouth shut and spouts nonsense, that'll be trouble." After saying that, I got out of the car, opened the door, and let Lao Wai get in.

After Lao Wai got in the car, he said with a smug face: "Zhao Jianqiang, how's it going today? Without me, what could you accomplish? How should we settle the money?"

"Damn it, this Lao Wai wants money for everything, he's practically got money falling out of his eyes."

"Lao Wai, fine, we'll settle the bill when we get back." I then told Xiao Long: "Xiao Long, drive us home."

Xiao Long drove the car, taking us home.

When we arrived home, Lao Wai, not paying attention as he got out of the car, fell down again right under the vehicle.

I hurriedly got out of the car and pulled Lao Wai up,

"Lao Wai brother, watch yourself, your legs are already bad, you ought to lose weight, look how fat you are from all that eating."

Lao Wai cursed: "I've fallen twice today, this time counts for money too."

I laughed,

"Alright, since we're sworn brothers, I'll charge you for it—250 once, 500 for two times."

Upon hearing me say that,

Lao Wai got anxious,

"What, Zhao Jianqiang, I won't settle the bill anymore, and you can't treat me as just 250 bucks. Without my Confusing Incense's help, you couldn't have pulled this off so smoothly."

As soon as Confusing Incense was mentioned, I quickly told Lao Wai: "Add another hundred, that's fine. Let's hurry back home—I'm asking you, do you really have none of that stuff left?"

Lao Wai shook his head like a cerebral palsy patient,

"I don't have any, and even if I did I wouldn't give it to you. Now that we're partners, how are we supposed to settle the money?"

As soon as I heard Lao Wai's words,

I immediately understood—Lao Wai still has a stash in his hand; we must get all of it from him, otherwise who knows what he'll do next.

I laughed: "Lao Wai brother, what do you want to eat for lunch? You've put in a lot of work today. At noon, we brothers will drink together."

"Now that's human talk—it's cold, I want some mutton soup." Lao Wai said.

I turned to Xiao Long and said: "You go to the restaurant later, prepare a whole sheep—today we're going to celebrate Lao Wai's achievement."

Lao Wai was feeling very pleased at this moment,

So I helped Lao Wai quickly into the house.

Once inside the house,

Director Shangguan said: "Jianqiang, just proceed as we did last time."

"Right, I've already spoken with Sister He. Over there, if any situation arises, just notify us, and then we'll use an ambulance to take them away."

"Is that Sister He reliable?" Director Shangguan asked.

"Whether reliable or not, this is the only path we can take. Other ways won't work; if we confront them head‑on, we're no match for them.

It would drag on and we can't afford the time.

"All we can do is gamble like this." I said helplessly.

Director Shangguan took out a cigarette,

"Jianqiang, I really worry that Sister He isn't reliable. If so, we'll all be finished."

"Director Shangguan has me; I'll go outside soon to buy two axes, and I'll suddenly get the urge to kill in the villa." Shi Yong said from the side.

Director Shangguan shook his head,

"Shi Yong, have you been reading too many novels? What era still uses axes? Jianqiang, why don't you just knock them all out?"

"We don't have any of that stuff left; we've used it all." I showed Director Shangguan an empty bag.

Director Shangguan looked at Lao Wai,

"Do you still have any?"

Lao Wai shook his head,

There's none left. Really none left, you don't believe me—I'll strip right now to show you.

I believe you, Brother Lao Wai—sit down and have a drink. I said, then let Lao Wai sit down.

Old Wai surely still has something in his hand; he just won't bring it out, I suppose.

Even if he produces it now, we have no use for it; we'll wait for an opportunity to get Lao Wai's stash out.

I told Shi Yong: "Shi Yong, go rent an ambulance from the hospital again. We're going to repeat our old trick."

Shi Yong went out to rent an ambulance.

Xiao Long quickly got some mutton soup.

We started eating and drinking.

Time quickly turned to evening.

I had Xiao Long, Shangguan Zhuren, and Xiao Fang continue to act as doctors and nurses; they boarded the ambulance and waited nearby the villa.

I and Shi Yong did not board.

I and Shi Yong just observed the situation at the villa gate.

If Shangguan Zhuren's ambulance goes in and doesn't come out, then I and Shi Yong will have to rush in.

Anyway, it's a fight to the death—live or die.

I also contacted Ding Li, having him prepare people as well.

He assured me he could find fifty or sixty people, all street vendors, now idle at home because of the cold.

As soon as I give the order, he'll bring his people and rush into the villa as well.

Anyway, it's just about having many people to cause chaos—the more, the better—so we can escape in the confusion.

I told Ding Li that anyone who participates gets 200 yuan each.

I believe they will all participate enthusiastically.

Lao Wai wanted to go with us to watch the excitement.

I refused, because when it really gets chaotic, who would have time to look after him? I had him wait at home.

Shen Honghong saw Lao Wai at home and insisted on going along, so I had her also act as a nurse, following Xiao Fang.

After preparing everything, we set out.

Shi Yong got excited all the way.

In the car, he really pulled out two axes.

"Brother, will this axe do? It's supposed to be a big one—I couldn't buy one, so I only have this small type."

"I feel it's also quite handy."

"Shi Yong, we agreed: without my order you can't act recklessly. Our purpose is to rescue Li Ming, not to let you kill on a whim." I said, looking at Shi Yong.

"Don't worry, brother, I won't act recklessly. You know what kind of person I am. If they go in and don't come out, I'll just take this and scare them a bit. These days, who still uses this stuff? Everyone's using spray guns now."

I heard from the Northeast gang that people there fight using spray guns.

I also want to get a couple to play with.

Holding that thing, it's exciting.

"It's as awesome as the Terminator movie." Shi Yong said that and started gesturing with his hands.

His mouth kept making a "bang bang" sound.